Denver Airport to Keystone

Quick Facts: DIA to Keystone

Close to Breckenridge on the Summit County route

Distance: 85 miles via I-70 and Highway 6

Drive Time: 1.5-2 hours (2.5+ with traffic)

Route: I-70 through Eisenhower Tunnel, exit at Dillon, Highway 6 to Keystone

Price Comparison

Option	Price	Best For
Shared Shuttle	$65-85/person	Solo, couples
Private SUV	$300-400	Families, groups
Uber/Lyft	$180-240	Not recommended
Rental Car	$70-130/day	Multi-resort access

Note: Keystone is on the same route as Breckenridge—most shuttles serve both. Keystone is actually slightly closer, often the first Summit County stop.

Transportation Options

Getting from DIA to Keystone

Shared Shuttles ($65-85/person)

Keystone shares shuttle service with Breckenridge. Most Summit County shuttles stop at both resorts.

Epic Mountain Express – Serves Keystone, Breckenridge, Frisco
Colorado Mountain Express – Summit County coverage
Peak 1 Express – Competitive Summit pricing

What to expect:

Keystone is often the first stop (before Breckenridge)
About 2 hours from DIA
Drops at River Run, Lakeside, or Mountain House base areas

Private Car/SUV ($300-400)

Excellent for families—Keystone is a family-focused resort, and traveling with kids is easier in a private vehicle.

Direct to your condo or hotel
Child seats available
No waiting for other passengers
Flexible timing

Rental Car

Consider if you want to ski multiple resorts. Keystone, Breckenridge, A-Basin, and Copper are all close.

AWD recommended in winter
Free Summit Stage bus connects all Summit County towns
Keystone has ample free parking
Good for accessing A-Basin (no shuttle service)

Once in Summit County

The free Summit Stage bus connects Keystone, Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne. You don't need a car to get around once you're there.

Keystone vs Breckenridge

Choosing your Summit County base

Both are on the same shuttle route. Here's how they differ:

Keystone

More family-oriented, excellent kids' programs
Night skiing available
Quieter, less nightlife
Often less crowded
Condos more common than hotels

Breckenridge

Historic Main Street with shops and restaurants
More nightlife and après-ski scene
Larger ski area, more terrain variety
More crowded, especially weekends
Walkable downtown

Transportation note: The free Summit Stage connects both resorts, so you can stay at one and ski the other easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

DIA to Keystone transportation

How much is a shuttle from Denver Airport to Keystone?

Shared shuttles cost $65-85 per person. Private SUVs run $300-400. Keystone is usually on the same route as Breckenridge shuttles.

How long is the shuttle from DIA to Keystone?

About 2 hours without traffic. Keystone is often the first Summit County stop, so you may arrive before Breckenridge passengers.

Is Keystone closer than Breckenridge?

Slightly—it's about 5 miles closer from Denver. Both are in Summit County and served by the same shuttles.

Do I need a car at Keystone?

Not really. Free shuttles run within Keystone, and the Summit Stage connects to Breckenridge, Frisco, and A-Basin. A car helps for A-Basin (limited transit) or Vail day trips.

Does Keystone have free parking?

Yes, unlike many Colorado resorts, Keystone offers free parking at the base areas. This makes renting a car more practical here.